How to become a Receptionist

How to become a Receptionist Looking put your admin and organisational skills to good use? You should be a Receptionist… Receptionists offer administrative support to companies of all sizes, helping to ensure everything in the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently.They could work in a variety of different settings, ranging from big office buildings and corporate events, through to schools, hospitals and hotels. However, no matter where they find themselves working, Receptionists are ambassadors for their business â€" and they should always aim to positively reflect the brand values at all times.Typical duties for a Receptionist could include:Welcoming and directing new visitorsAnswering telephone and email enquiriesPassing phone calls and mail on to the relevant peopleBooking meetings and maintaining meeting roomsIssuing security passesGeneral admin and bookkeeping tasksIs it right for me?To become a Receptionist, you’ll need excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate confidently and prof essionally with any new visitors that come in.In fact, as the first point of contact for clients, how you come across could greatly impact how your business is perceived. And, aside from giving off the right impression, good Receptionists help make their companies â€" and staff â€" more efficient in the work that they do.Other key skills for a Receptionist could include:PositivityA professional appearanceExcellent organisation skillsAttention to detailIT, admin and written communication skillsThe ability to work well under pressureCareer Progression Junior ReceptionistUp to £12,000 ReceptionistUp to £20,000 Office ManagerUp to £40,000What's it really like? When I left school, I wasn’t really too sure what I wanted to do. I just knew I didn’t really want to work in retail, and the office environment has always appealed to me. Becoming a Receptionist turned out to be the perfect career move. I love meeting new people every day, and helping people out. And I get to put my orga nisational skills to good use, in a professional setting â€" which I certainly didn’t get when I worked in retail. I’m hoping to become a PA once I’ve built up enough experience â€" and I love that there’s real progression. Get qualifiedYou won’t necessarily need a degree to become a Receptionist. However, an admin based qualification may help you get started, especially when it comes to the software and products you might use.